NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1217 Xavier St Birmingham, AL 35224

Sherman Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $214,000 - $222,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,507 Sq Ft
$144/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 13, 2025

Last sale price $220,000 $146 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,376/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.51 Acre Lot
  • Den
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Attic
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Recessed Lighting

About This Home

As of June 2025

2 Homes on 1.5 Acres! Rare opportunity! Discover this unique property featuring two beautifully maintained single-level homes on a spacious 1.5-acre lot in the peaceful McDonald Chapel community. The main home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, boasting updated features and a move-in-ready feel. The second home, approximately 900 square feet, includes 1 bedroom and 1 bath — perfect for a guest house, in-law suite, or rental income opportunity. You'll love the manicured landscaping, large open spaces, and the serene atmosphere of the quiet neighborhood. Both homes have been lovingly cared for and thoughtfully updated, making this a truly turn-key property. Whether you're looking for multi-generational living or a smart investment opportunity, this property delivers flexibility, privacy, and value. Located in the McDonald Chapel area. Don't miss your chance to own this rare dual-home property — schedule your private tour

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Dorough

Keller Williams Metro South Listed on: 04/26/2025

Keller Williams Metro South

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Black

EXIT Heart & Home Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 1.51

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,507 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Den
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Minor Elementary School
  • Minor Junior Middle School
  • Minor High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 1.51 Acre Lot

Community Details

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21417084?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1507
  • Legal Description: LOTS 29 & 30 BLK 5 WESTLAND HGTS 2/46 LOTS 7 & 8 & 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 BLK 7 SD SUR ALSO THAT PART OF VACATED 30 FT WALLACE ST LYING ADJ TO & BETWEEN SD LOTS
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 145.99
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 145.99
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1998

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting
  • Floors: Hardwood Laminate
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Den1|Den1|Kitchen1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|
  • Room 1: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1507

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 1 Side Brick
  • Exterior Features: Guest Quarters, Storage Building
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio Type: Covered - (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR), Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Main Lvl: 2
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1507
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes
  • Internet Service Provider: TBA

Fee Information

  • Fire Fee: Yes
  • Fire Fee Amount: 250
  • Fire Fee Per: Yearly
  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 60
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly

Schools

  • Elementary School: MINOR
  • Middle School: MINOR JUNIOR
  • High School: MINOR

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 21-00-27-4-019-002.000
  • Number Acres: 1.51

Tax Info

  • Tax District: COUNTY

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: MINOR
  • High School: MINOR
  • Jr Middle School: MINOR JUNIOR

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2025
Closed on
Jun 13, 2025
Sold by
Alabama Buddhist Vihara
Bought by
Parkhurst Marcus W and Parkhurst Amanda T
Seller's Agent
Jeff Dorough
Keller Williams Metro South
Buyer's Agent
Karen Black
EXIT Heart & Home Realty
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Views
81
Current Estimated Value
$217,645

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,355
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.52%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Outstanding Balance
$219,430
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$1,785

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2017
Closed on
Jul 10, 2017
Sold by
Adkins Kenneth L
Bought by
Vihara Alabama Buddhist
Seller's Agent
Linda Holcombe
Keller Williams Metro North
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Nguyen (Binh)
Goal Realty LLC
List Price
$124,990
Sold Price
$78,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,990
-37.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2003
Sold by
Turner Lloyd Archie
Bought by
Adkins Kenneth L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,600
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Parkhurst Marcus W $220,000 Smith Closing & Title
Vihara Alabama Buddhist $78,000 --
Adkins Kenneth L $72,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Parkhurst Marcus W $220,000
Previous Owner Adkins Kenneth L $57,600
Closed Adkins Kenneth L $7,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $220,000 0.0% $146 / Sq Ft
04/26/2025 04/26/25 For Sale $220,000 +182.1% $146 / Sq Ft
07/10/2017 07/10/17 Sold $78,000 -8.2% $50 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/15/2017 06/15/17 Price Changed $84,977 -5.5% $55 / Sq Ft
05/24/2017 05/24/17 Price Changed $89,900 -0.1% $58 / Sq Ft
04/24/2017 04/24/17 Price Changed $90,000 -26.8% $58 / Sq Ft
04/10/2017 04/10/17 Price Changed $122,900 -0.8% $79 / Sq Ft
03/30/2017 03/30/17 Price Changed $123,900 -0.9% $80 / Sq Ft
03/17/2017 03/17/17 For Sale $124,990 -- $80 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 -- $24,540 -- --
2022 $0 $11,140 $1,400 $9,740
2021 $1,142 $11,140 $1,400 $9,740
2020 $1,142 $11,140 $1,400 $9,740
2019 $1,142 $22,280 $0 $0
2018 $1,142 $22,800 $0 $0
2017 $518 $11,400 $0 $0
2016 $518 $11,400 $0 $0
2015 $518 $11,400 $0 $0
2014 $562 $11,220 $0 $0
2013 $562 $11,220 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Dorough

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jeff Dorough

    Keller Williams Metro South

    (205) 382-4172

    2 in this area

    116 Total Sales

    Jeff Dorough
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  • Karen Black

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Karen Black

    EXIT Heart & Home Realty

    (205) 532-7770

    1 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Karen Black
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  • Linda Holcombe

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Linda Holcombe

    Keller Williams Metro North

    (205) 902-3409

    18 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Linda Holcombe
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  • Sandy Nguyen (Binh)

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Sandy Nguyen (Binh)

    Goal Realty LLC

    (205) 253-2500

    3 in this area

    254 Total Sales

    Sandy Nguyen (Binh)
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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21417084

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 21-00-27-4-019-002.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35224 Sherman Heights

1217 Xavier St, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 1217 Xavier St, Birmingham, AL 35224 since 26 April 2025 and is currently estimated at $217,645, approximately $144 per square foot. This property was built in 1998. 1217 Xavier St is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Minor Community School, Minor Middle School, and Minor High School.

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